Question

In arranging community services for a client who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, the nurse case manager discusses options with the assertive community treatment (ACT) team. Which team disciplines should the nurse expect will be part of the client's ACT interdisciplinary team?

A) Psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, employment counselors
B) Speech pathologists, occupational therapists, nurses, physicians
C) Teachers, school administrators, psychiatrists, nurses
D) Transportation providers, nurses, physicians, social workers

Answer 1

The nurse can expect the client's ACT interdisciplinary team to include psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and employment counselors.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse can expect that the client's ACT interdisciplinary team will include psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and employment counselors. These professionals will work together to provide comprehensive care and support for the client with schizophrenia. Psychiatrists will manage the client's medication and mental health treatment, nurses will provide medical care and monitoring, social workers will assist with social and emotional support, and employment counselors will help the client with vocational and job-related matters.